Citation(s) [1980] ICR 755 | ||
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Gunton v Richmond upon Thames LBC [1980] ICR 755 is an UK labour law case, concerning wrongful dismissal.
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Facts
Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council had a contractual disciplinary procedure and a power to dismiss on one month’s notice. Mr Gunton claimed that, given his dismissal without notice, albeit with one month’s pay, the procedure was not properly followed.
Judgment
Buckley LJ held Mr Gunton could claim damages for failure to follow the procedure.
References
Gunton v Richmond upon Thames LBC Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA